22 citations
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July 2003 in “Military medicine” This article reviews the causes, classification, and new treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae but provides no new research findings.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using three-hair grafts from the back of the head for eyebrow transplantation offers a natural look and reduces scarring.
33 citations
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September 1987 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” This study documents dominant transmission and complete penetrance of uncombable hair syndrome in a family, despite the father lacking visible abnormalities.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Surgical treatments like hair transplants can help with male pattern baldness.
1 citations
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July 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a new section in the Forum dedicated to sharing e-mail messages related to hair restoration, but it reports no new research results.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This report describes a satisfactory outcome for a patient with extensive baldness when body hair from various areas was transplanted to the scalp, but long-term efficacy remains uncertain.
September 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research introduces the MHS Hair Restoration Protocol, which is a comprehensive approach aimed at restoring the hair follicle environment by modulating the gut-microbiome-endocannabinoidome axis and incorporating specific dietary and topical strategies, rather than focusing only on short-term hair count improvements.
March 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary reflects on the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery's establishment and does not report new findings.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Applied sciences” This study used a 3D simulation to show that human hair provides varying levels of UV protection depending on head orientation and hair alignment, highlighting hair's role in scalp UV protection, especially for those with alopecia.
12 citations
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October 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” 1 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this guide, the authors describe a scalp incision technique that minimizes damage to hair follicles and results in barely noticeable scars in hair-bearing areas.
September 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses credentialing in the cosmetic surgery industry, focusing on the formation of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize ongoing debates among experts.
This study found that increasing hair loss in men was associated with appearing older, less attractive, and less successful, but more family-oriented and likeable, highlighting the influence of hair loss on first impressions.
August 2011 in “SpringerReference”
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the use of beard and body hair follicles for hair transplantation, noting the need for proper patient selection and technique, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” This pilot study explored a new method using laser-capture microdissection and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the human scalp hair follicle microbiome more accurately, revealing region-specific variations in microbial diversity and abundance.
March 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the diverse membership of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and presents no new research results.
10 citations
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January 1979 in “PubMed” This study found that a pre-operative technique with limited hair shaving reduced surgical infections needing bone flap removal to 0.6% in cranial neurosurgical patients.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article introduces a novel, inexpensive hair preparation technique using glove-finger sheaths to secure and protect hair during calvarial surgery, reducing procedure time and hair damage without the need for full scalp shaving.
4 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the key considerations and techniques necessary for successful Follicular Unit Transplantation in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts achieved high patient satisfaction and a graft survival rate of about 90% for different types of hair loss.
16 citations
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October 1992 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study examined two cases of bubble hair deformity using light and electron microscopy, suggesting that trauma to the hair shaft may contribute to this condition.
11 citations
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September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” This case report describes successful moustache restoration in an 18-year-old with a cleft lip scar using single-follicular-unit graft hair transplantation, highlighting its application in corrective cosmetic surgeries.
101 citations
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July 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, oral biotin improved hair growth, strength, and combability in a child with uncombable hair syndrome, while hair in two others slowly improved without biotin.
September 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology”
20 citations
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses patient selection and procedural design for hair transplant surgery without reporting new clinical results; it also considers how hair transplant designs can align with various hairstyles.
24 citations
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May 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with pseudopelade affecting both the scalp and beard area, highlighting the unusual presentation of a rare hair disorder.